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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jamie Jackson at the Etihad Stadium and Paul MacInnes

EFL will knock back Guardiola’s push for Guéhi to play in Carabao Cup final

Marc Guéhi (left) with Pep Guardiola
Marc Guéhi (left) arrived from Crystal Palace too late to play in the Carabao Cup for Manchester City this season. Photograph: Ian Hodgson/AP

Any attempt by Manchester City to clear Marc Guéhi to play in the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal will be rebuffed by the English Football League.

Guardiola questioned the rule which means Guéhi cannot feature in March’s final and said City would ask the EFL to reconsider. But there will be no change to a regulation introduced before this season.

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